Fukushima Prefecture: "Patent Research and Application Exp Grant Project (Japan Application and Advanced Technology Research Grant)"≪1st≫ (FY2019)

This program by Fukushima Prefecture supports the costs of prior art searches and domestic patent applications for inventors and businesses, promoting intellectual property acquisition. Small and medium-sized enterprises, small business operators, sole proprietors, and NPOs with business locations in Fukushima Prefecture are eligible. Eligible expenses include prior art search fees, patent application fees, and patent attorney fees, with subsidy rates and maximum amounts defined in the program guidelines. Key requirements are that the business location must be in Fukushima Prefecture and the invention must be related to the applicant's business. As this is the first call for FY2026, confirming the application period and detailed requirements in the official guidelines is essential.